The Harvard Classics, Volume 49, Epic and Saga by Charles William Eliot
"The Harvard Classics, Volume 49, Epic and Saga" by Charles William Eliot is a collection of early epic poems and sagas, likely compiled during the early 20th century. This volume primarily focuses on two pivotal works: "The Song of Roland," a foundational text of French literature, and "The Destruction of Dá Derga's Hostel," an important Irish saga. The main narrative of "The Song of Roland" revolves around the legendary figure Roland, a
courageous knight and nephew of Charlemagne, who faces treachery and battle in defense of his king and country. The opening of "The Song of Roland" introduces the tumultuous backdrop of Charlemagne's military campaigns against the Saracens in Spain, specifically recounting the tragic events at Roncesvalles where Roland's rear-guard is ambushed. It highlights the cunning betrayal orchestrated by Ganelon, who incites conflict through deceit. As the story unfolds, the noble nature of Roland and his steadfast friendship with Olivier is emphasized against the treachery of Ganelon, setting the stage for an epic confrontation that encapsulates themes of loyalty, honor, and the tragic costs of battle. The beginning of this volume effectively establishes the characters and the impending peril they face, injecting a sense of foreboding that invites the reader deeper into the saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Harvard Classics, Volume 49, Epic and Saga With Introductions And Notes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_Classics |
| Contents |
The Song of Roland The Destruction of Dá Derga's Hostel |
| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Charlie Kirschner and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Epic poetry |
| Subject | Sagas |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14019 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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